‘Hope all members will make meaningful contributions’, says LS Speaker ahead of Winter Session

December 1, 2025 10:22 AM

‘Hope all members will make meaningful contributions’, says LS Speaker ahead of Winter Session

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday expressed hope that all members of the Parliament will make a "meaningful contribution" to strengthen the traditions of democracy and make the Winter Session "productive". The Winter Session of Parliament begins Monday and will continue until December 19, featuring 15 sittings spread across the 19-day schedule. In a post on X, Birla said, "The sixth session (Winter Session) of the 18th Lok Sabha is commencing today. Parliament is the supreme forum for the e...

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

November 30, 2025 4:37 PM

Government holds all-party meeting ahead of Parliament’s Winter Session

The Union Government convened a meeting of floor leaders from various political parties on Sunday in the Parliament House Complex ahead of the Winter Session. The meeting was chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and convened by Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The meeting was attended by 50 leaders from 36 political parties, including Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and ...

Those rejected by people repeatedly, try to control House through chaos: PM Modi slams Oppn

November 25, 2024 11:45 AM

Those rejected by people repeatedly, try to control House through chaos: PM Modi slams Oppn

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Opposition on Monday, accusing them of disrupting Parliament and denying meaningful discussions. He stated that those "who have been rejected by the people multiple times are attempting to control the House through chaos." Speaking to the media ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, PM Modi underscored the significance of this session, terming it a special occasion as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the I...

Nirmala Sitharaman to move bills to amend banking laws in the Parliament Winter Session today

November 25, 2024 8:59 AM

Nirmala Sitharaman to move bills to amend banking laws in the Parliament Winter Session today

As the Winter Session of Parliament is convening today (Monday), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will move several Bills, including The Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill which aims to amend the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, in addition to the Banking Regulation Act and the State Bank of India Act. The Finance Minister will also move bills to amend the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, of 1970, and the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undert...

“Govt ready to discuss any topic, only request is House should run well”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

November 24, 2024 5:10 PM

“Govt ready to discuss any topic, only request is House should run well”: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, emphasized that the government is "ready to discuss any topic" in the upcoming winter session of Parliament, but stressed the importance of a peaceful and productive session. Speaking to reporters on Sunday after the all-party meeting in Delhi, Rijiju said that numerous topics had been raised for discussion as the winter session is set to commence tomorrow. "A total of 42 leaders from 30 political parties were present in the meeting. There...

Floor leaders of political parties meet ahead of Parliament winter session

November 24, 2024 12:47 PM

Floor leaders of political parties meet ahead of Parliament winter session

Ahead of the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, convened a meeting with the floor leaders of political parties on Sunday morning. The all-party meeting, which began at 11 am, was held in the Main Committee Room at Parliament House Annexe in the national capital and was presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Rijiju had previously announced the meeting, scheduled for today, on November 19. Key leaders present at the meeting incl...

Kiren Rijiju announces all-party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

November 19, 2024 4:07 PM

Kiren Rijiju announces all-party meeting ahead of Winter Session of Parliament

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that an All Party Meeting will be held on November 24 at the Parliament House Annexe, ahead of the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament. The meeting will take place at 11 am in the Main Committee Room to discuss key legislative matters before the session kicks off. Rijiju, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, also confirmed that the Winter Session will begin on November 25 and run through December 20, 2024. The session’s dates have...

Winter session of Parliament to begin on Nov 25, conclude on December 20

November 5, 2024 4:59 PM

Winter session of Parliament to begin on Nov 25, conclude on December 20

The winter session of Parliament will commence on November 25 and continue till December 20, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, said on Tuesday. "President, on the recommendation of the Government of India, has approved the proposal to summon both Houses of Parliament for the Winter Session, 2024, from November 25 to December 20, 2024 (subject to exigencies of parliamentary business)." On the eve of November 26, the event will be held in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan ...